Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service

Forcible confinement arrest:
On Feb. 14, at approximately 9:30 p.m. the victim, a 47-year-old man, attended a Rubidge Street multi-unit residence to visit a friend.
While there, the victim reported that two men standing in the hallway began an argument with him. The victim reported that one of the men then grabbed him and threw him into one of the rooms where he was robbed of cash and his keys, prevented from leaving the room and was also assaulted by one of the men who punched him in the head several times. The victim was able to leave the room and the incident was later reported to police.
On Feb. 15, a warrant was issued for the arrest of the accused. On Feb. 19, police located the first accused at a Rubidge Street residence.
As a result of the investigation Carl James Hubbell, 42, of no fixed address, was arrested based on the strength of the warrant and charged with forcible confinement, robbery with violence and breach of probation. He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later today (February 20).
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the second accused, Stephen Craig Thode, 31, of Lakefield for charges of forcible confinement, robbery with violence and breach of probation.

Domestic assault arrest:
The accused, a 30-year-old Kirkfield man, and the victim, a 24-year-old Lindsay woman, were in a relationship for a short period of time. On Feb. 19, the victim was running an errand in downtown Peterborough when the accused began to yelling obscenities at her and threatening her and her loved ones.
The victim reported that as she tried to avoid the accused he continued to follow her. Eventually the victim was able to get in her vehicle and drive back home where the incident was reported to the City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service.
On Feb. 20, at approximately 1:30 a.m. the Peterborough-Lakefield police were notified that the accused had been located by City of Kawartha Lakes OPP.
The accused was turned over to the Peterborough-Lakefield police where he was arrested and charged with criminal harassment, breach of probation and two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later today (February 20). The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
Fraud Arrest:
On February 8, 2013 at approximately 4 p.m. the victim, a 20 year old woman, was at Lansdowne Place Mall with a group of people she knows. The victim reported that she later left the group and left her purse behind. The victim later noticed suspicious activity on her bank card which included false deposits and then a withdrawal of $100. The incident was reported to police. As a result of the investigation on February 12 the two accused were arrested. Zachary Kevin George McIvor, 18, of Timothy Street, was charged with fraud under $5,000, theft under $5,000 and breach of probation. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on March 7, 2013. Dominik David Rivers, 20, of Aylmer Street, was charged with party to the offence- fraud under $5,000 and party to the offence – theft under $5,000. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on March 14, 2013.

Break and Enter:
On Feb. 19, at approximately 1 a.m. suspects entered La Hacienda restaurant on Hunter Street West through an insecure window. At this time it appears that nothing was stolen. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Break and Enter:
Sometime between 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 19, suspects broke into a Walkerfield home through a locked door. The residents were not home at the time. The victim contacted police when he noticed the damage to the door and screen of the door, which is estimated at $500. At this time it appears that nothing was stolen. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
OACP Crime Prevention Booklet
The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has launched its 2013 Crime Prevention Campaign which aims to raise public awareness about personal responsibility when it comes to preventing crime. The campaign focuses on a broad range of crimes that impact citizens across the province including: on-line fraud, identification theft and other cybercrimes, auto theft and break and enters. As part of the campaign the OACP has produced a new crime prevention booklet entitled, “Crime Prevention...It Starts With You!” The booklet is full of practical, everyday ideas to help crime-proof your life. To download a copy of the booklet, please visit the OACP website at www.oacp.ca. Hard copies of the booklet will also be available at the front desk at the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service station.